10 Computer Gifts for Men

It could be for a birthday, anniversary or just a way to say "I love you." A computer gift is relevant on almost any occasion, and whether he'll use his new gadget at home, at work, on the road or all three, he'll appreciate that you did your research and found the perfect tech gift. Discover 10 great computer gadgets gifts to give to the man in your life.

It could be for a birthday, anniversary or just a way to say "I love you." A computer gift is relevant on almost any occasion, and whether he'll use his new gadget at home, at work, on the road or all three, he'll appreciate that you did your research and found the perfect tech gift. Discover 10 great computer gadgets gifts to give to the man in your life.

Speaker System

A new speaker system is the best gift for the man who can't work on the computer without having his tunes or talk radio as accompaniment. Look for good quality, clear sound. Logitech is a trusted brand that offers sets for desktops and laptops.

Laptop Skin/Case

ImpNerd.com recommends a great notebook skin for the computer user who is on the go. It offers protection and a chance for you to help your man improve his style quotient while still being true to his tech roots. GetYourSkins.com offers selections from skulls to camouflage to landscape scenes and biohazard warnings. The same goes for a great laptop carrying case. Messenger-style cases offer an updated version, and you can find bags in leather, vinyl and even cashmere. CoolComputerBags.com offers a huge selection.

Carousel PowerDrive

X-tremeGeek.com offers this idea for a higher-end gift for your gadgety, music-loving man: the Ziotek Media Carousel Powerdrive, which holds up to 100 CDs or DVDs, plugs into the USB drive on your man's computer, and allows him quick and easy access to read or write any of the discs.

USB Turntable

Music and computers go together like love and marriage. What if your man's musical taste runs more to bands like the Beatles and the Monkees? Here's your answer: Give him a way to digitize his records with the ION Audio USB Turntable. It's also available at X-tremeGeek.com.

Bodibeat

Plug into your man's love of music and computers to help him keep that body in shape. The Yamaha Bodibeat, recommended by Gadgetophilia.com in their "Top Ten Gadget Gifts for Men" article, uses a pulse sensor and pulls music that matches your man's heart rate as he jogs along. It also keeps exercise logs that he can upload to his computer once he's finished his workout, so he can keep track of his fitness progress–all while moving to the beat.

Digital Camera

If he doesn't have one yet, buy him one now. A digital camera is great not just for those personal and family photos, but also for capturing work and hobby-related information. Look for a sleek, small model, such as the Sigma DP-1 (also recommended by Gadgetophilia.com). The Sigma combines a small, sleek design with an extra-large image sensor, which results in high-quality photos without the bulk of a full lens. You can find other, more budget-friendly versions by shopping tech sites such as NewEgg.com and ThinkGeek.com.

Extra Computer Memory

This is a great gift, but will require a bit of technical expertise on your part; purchasing computer memory means knowing the vital stats of your man's computer so you can purchase the right kind of memory. Sites such as 4AllMemory.com offer helpful questions and customer service reps who will walk you through the process, and you can present your man with additional memory for all his media collections. This is a great gift for the gamer as well.

USB Flash Drive

A new essential in the workforce, a USB flash drive will enable him to safely carry and transfer digital information, media, documents and more from one computer to another.

Upgraded Graphics Card

As with the memory, you'll need some knowledge of the computer system to be upgraded in order to get the right card. But if your man is a gamer or heavily into the multimedia applications of the computer, an upgraded graphics card is the perfect gift. NewEgg.com, ThinkGeek.com and other computer sites will offer plenty of graphics options, and can help you sort through them to find the right one.

Wireless Mouse/Keyboard

An easy, budget-friendly, but much-appreciated tech gift option for your man, a wireless mouse and keyboard can be used with a desktop or laptop to give him more maneuverability. This is especially nice if your man sits at a desk and works at a keyboard all day long, as having more flexibility in how he positions himself for work can help prevent tense muscles from those repetitive movements. Any computer store will carry a selection.